| Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXVII | Auction date: 9 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 72 Price realized: 19,000 USD (Approx. 17,402 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. AR Dekadrachm (32mm, 41.92 g, 4h). Unsigned dies in the style of Euainetos. Struck circa 405-380/67 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in her extended hands; below heavy exergual line, [military harness, shield], greaves, cuirass, and crested Attic helmet, all connected by a [horizontal spear]; [AΘΛA below] / Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; ΣΥ-ΡΑ-ΚΟ-[Σ-ΙΩΝ] above, pellet below chin, four dolphins swimming around. Gallatin dies R.XXI/J.II; Scavino 59 (D18/R31); HGC 2, 1299; SNG ANS 375 (same dies); BMC 179 (same dies). In NGC encapsulation 6158788-002, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 2/5, Fine Style. Ex Doyle (19 January 2022), lot 13; reportedly purchased by the consignor from George M. Beach, 1990. Estimate: 15000 USD |  |
